Newport News, VA Demographics
What is the population of Newport News?
There are 184,774 residents in Newport News, with a median age of 34. Of this, 48.64% are males and 51.36% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.68% of the resident pool in Newport News, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.74%. Additionally, 3.58% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 155,914 people in Newport News currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 184,774 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 89,871 | -0.4% |
| Female Population | 94,903 | -0.0% |
Male Population 48.64%
Female Population 51.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34 | -0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 163,851 | -0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 14,310 | 1.8% |
| Not Citizen | 6,613 | -1.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.68%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.74%
Not Citizen 3.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 982 | -8.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 9,956 | 9.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 9,398 | -3.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 6,027 | -1.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 155,914 | -0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.54%
Moved from Same County 5.46%
Moved from Same State 5.16%
Moved from Different State 3.31%
Same House as Last Year 85.54%
What are the employment statistics in Newport News?
White-collar workers make up 75.85% of the working population in Newport News, while blue-collar employees account for 24.15%. There are also 11,448 entrepreneurs in Newport News (6.78% of the workforce); 114,850 workers employed in private companies (67.99%); and 31,796 people working in governmental institutions (18.82%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 128,128 | 100.3% |
| Blue Collar | 40,806 | 95.0% |
White Collar 75.85%
Blue Collar 24.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 11,448 | 113.2% |
| Private Companies | 114,850 | 99.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 31,796 | 95.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 10,840 | 95.3% |
Self Employees 6.78%
Private Companies 67.99%
Governmental Workers 18.82%
Not for Profit Companies 6.42%
How many households are there in Newport News?
There are a total of 75,798 households in Newport News, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 57.56% of these Newport News households, while non-family units account for the remaining 42.44%. Additionally, 28.66% of households have children and 71.34% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 75,798 | 0.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -15.2% |
| Family Households | 43,633 | 0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 32,165 | 0.8% |
Family Households 57.56%
Non-Family Households 42.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 21,724 | -0.3% |
| Households without Children | 54,074 | 0.7% |
Households with Children 28.66%
Households without Children 71.34%
What are the median and average incomes in Newport News?
The average annual household income in Newport News is $87,285, while the median household income sits at $66,718 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $67,947, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $80,494. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $46,744 and $53,857, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $87,285 | 4.2% |
| Median Household Income | $66,718 | 5.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 26,417 | 3.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 148,938 | -0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Newport News?
There are 81,850 housing units in Newport News, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1979. Of the 75,798 occupied housing units in Newport News, 48.09% are owner-occupied, while 51.91% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.76% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $251,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,328 per month in Newport News.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 81,850 | 0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1979 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,772 | -2.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,872 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8,461 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11,910 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13,602 | -3.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13,882 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11,380 | -0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8,271 | -1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 6,416 | 15.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 284 | 134.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 75,798 | 0.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 36,452 | 1.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 39,346 | -0.5% |
Owner Occupied 48.09%
Renter Occupied 51.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 25,792 | 1.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 10,660 | 1.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $251,600 | 4.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $218,200 | 2.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,328 | 5.0% |
With Mortgage 70.76%
Without Mortgage 29.24%
What is the level of education in Newport News?
Approximately 37.27% of the population in Newport News holds a high school degree (that's 52,818 residents), while 24.62% have attained a college certificate (34,887 locals) and 16.34% have a bachelor's degree (23,155 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,856 | -3.3% |
| Some High School | 52,818 | 0.6% |
| Some College | 34,887 | -13.3% |
| Associate Degree | 13,208 | -0.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23,155 | 0.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,796 | 2.0% |
No High School 2.72%
Some High School 37.27%
Some College 24.62%
Associate Degree 9.32%
Bachelor's Degree 16.34%
Graduate Degree 9.73%
What is the marital status of Newport News residents?
A total of 59,750 people in Newport News have never been married (which represents 40.29% of the total population), while 63,070 of them are wedded (42.53%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 4,454 (3%) and 17,216 (11.61%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 59,750 | 1.7% |
| Married | 63,070 | -2.4% |
| Separated | 4,454 | -9.9% |
| Widowed | 8,258 | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 17,216 | 0.8% |
Never Married 40.29%
Married 42.53%
Separated 3%
Widowed 5.57%
Divorced 11.61%
What are the most common means of transportation in Newport News?
The top three means of transportation people in Newport News use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 75,840 residents commute by car, 3,332 prefer going to work by walking and 1,728 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 75,840 | -2.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,728 | -15.6% |
| Railroad | 9 | 28.6% |
| Ferryboat | 18 | -10.0% |
| Bicycle | 227 | -37.5% |
| Motorcycle | 330 | 54.2% |
| TaxiCab | 392 | -9.1% |
| Walk | 3,332 | 3.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Newport News by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23601 | 26,557 | 11,556 | $71,345 | $91,662 |
| 23602 | 42,699 | 18,013 | $72,487 | $109,471 |
| 23603 | 3,428 | 1,525 | $85,762 | $93,301 |
| 23605 | 13,334 | 6,328 | $52,899 | $59,499 |
| 23606 | 29,899 | 12,198 | $69,921 | $94,151 |
| 23607 | 23,028 | 9,266 | $42,904 | $54,004 |
| 23608 | 43,841 | 17,592 | $67,556 | $81,617 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.